Côte d'Ivoire successfully qualified for the World Cup, taking first place in the group and scoring 26 points out of a possible 30. Special attention is drawn to the reliable defensive play in the qualifying round (for ten matches) They didn't concede a single goal. But there are also not very good moments. For example, in the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations, the elephants lost to Egypt, but the defeat was minimal (2:3). A few days ago, the Ivorians defeated South Korea in a friendly match (4-0), so they are in great shape for the upcoming match.
Scotland also qualified for the 2026 World Cup from first place, two points ahead of Denmark. This success can be considered a significant achievement, given the high competition. However, the team lacks stability: it alternates bright victories with featureless matches. After an important game against Denmark, where the Scots won 4-2 and secured entry to the World Cup, a weak realization followed in a friendly match with Japan (0:1). If the game does not improve today, then there is absolutely nothing to catch in the confrontation with the Ivoians.
The game will be played on a neutral field, but in England. In theory, it should be easier for the Scots at this stadium, but the Africans did not leave a living place from South Korea a few days ago, which means they are in excellent shape now, and, as we believe, the Scots will not be able to resist the powerful elephants at all.
Our betting tip is that Ivory Coast will win with a coefficient of 2.17
The exact score is 1:2
Scotland suffered two previous defeats with a minimal difference in the score.
Bet Ivory Coast will score in the second half
In four of the last five matches, the African national team scored in the second 45 minutes.
As part of the friendly matches, the Cote Divoire national team will host the Scotland team. At the moment, the home team has not lost in the last five matches, and the visitors have not lost in the last four matches. Today's confrontation will take place on Thursday, March 31, beginning at 18:30.
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